My son and his girlfriend (P) have been together like 5 years! I have not meant P's mom or parents yet. Sounds kinda weird since we lived a mile apart for awhile. Just nothing has brought us together so far. Apparently she would like to meet me, and I am so nervous! I almost kinda met her once, she was talking to P outside our apartment and she was intense, capital I. She was lecturing P about getting a job and just repeating herself until P was super stressed. It is also significant that I have a background of losing a house, having a bankruptcy and most recently a mental break down and renting a small room from someone.
On the other hand I am pretty good with it all, I haven't had a lot of thoughts about comparing myself to others. I don't focus on it, and I am not avoiding it either. I made a choice to live like this really years ago when I didn't worry about money as much as spiritual and relationship focus.
We are meeting for dinner at an Indian restaurant and it is a buffet, so already good that I am not in a position to bring attention to my vegetarianism, lack of drinking, etc. My son and P are coming too, that is much easier. The place is rather casual, and Colorado is casual in general. But still what to wear! I figured jeans, if it is warmer then with my converse, if it is colder then Doc Martins. No clue about what top, something nicer than a Rancid t-shirt or a plain sweatshirt. I am sure I can figure this out.
My mom told me that she may be intimidated by me since my son and P lived with me for years, spent a lot of time with me, and are comfortable with me.